The 20 year old figure skater who placed 5th at the 2010 Winter Olympics was officially given three certificates for breaking records in scores of all short program, long program and overall at this year’s ISU World Figure Skating Championships in April in Moscow, Russia where he won the world championships.
His records: Highest score in figure skating short program (men): 93.02, achieved on April 27th, 2011; Highest score in figure skating long program (men): 187.96, achieved on April 28th, 2011; Highest total score in figure skating competition (men): 280.98, achieved on April 28th, 2011.
“Patrick truly embodies the ultimate in what Guinness World Records stands for, which is that hard work, focus, passion and determination can help you achieve your dreams, no matter what they might be,” said Amanda Mochan, Adjudications Manager, Guinness World Records.
Chan says to be delighted to be part of the Guinness World Records having followed them since he was a young child. Next skating session starts this fall and Chan already is focusing on breaking his own records by increasing technical difficulty and artistic merit of his programs.
Chan wasn’t sure he’d continue skating after the Olympics having plans for a life off ice. After his performance, he knew he could do better. What a good decision he made in pursuing what he does best!
Here is a link to a video of Patrick performing his short program and breaking his first World Record
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHOMvzABdO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHOMvzABdO8
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